Apparently in America - Artist Award 2026

The Apparently in America Artist Award invites photographers to reflect on American identity through image-making today. One selected artist will receive a $500 prize to support the further development of their practice and a feature.

Overview

The Apparently in America Artist Award asks the photographers that they feature to finish the sentence: Apparently, in America… Whether through satire or sincerity, protest or poetry, the Apparently in America platform seeks to amplify visual voices reflecting on the strange and shifting landscape of the U.S. From pandemic contradictions to culture wars, personal stories to political spectacles, this is where the messy image of America comes into focus. Each week, they present a new photographer whose work offers a unique take on the American condition.

One selected artist will receive a $500 prize to support the further development of their practice and a feature within the project, alongside up to three honorable mentions.

Practical Info

Applicants may submit 10–20 images. Submissions do not need to come from a single project, though cohesion is encouraged. Work must be original and not previously featured in Apparently in America. All submissions must be made through Picter and include the artist’s finished phrase “Apparently, in America…” as a part of their written project description.

The jury is composed of Cali M. Banks, Leah DeVun, William Camargo, and Francesca Hummler.

About Apparently, in America

Apparently, in America is a photography initiative founded by curator Francesca Hummler, dedicated to showcasing diverse visual perspectives on what “America” really is: past, present, and in the imagined future.